Variant of the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2021 Version 1.0 for Primary groupings

• 10 - Health and related fields
• 51. - Health professions and related programs
• 51.10 - Clinical/medical laboratory science/research and allied professions

51.1001 - Blood bank technology specialist

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to perform routine and specialized blood testing procedures, collect and process blood donations, and support physicians and other clinicians administering transfusion therapy. These programs include courses in basic cellular biology, immunohematology, blood bank procedures, blood typing, antigen and antibody identification tests, hemolytic and transfusion responses and diseases, donor selection, blood drawing and storage, blood separation, viral marker testing, laboratory and personnel supervision, safety and sterilization, and applicable laws and regulations.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • blood bank technologist
  • blood bank technology specialist

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• Exclusion(s)

  • blood banking medicine - fellowship(61.1804)
  • hematology technologist(51.1003)